According to the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) in San Luis Obispo, 400,000 straws are used every day in SLO County. These straws are not able to be recycled and end up as landfill waste or as litter. Single-use straws are seen as an unnecessary wastestream; according to IWMA, studies have shown that 80% of customers will say “no” if asked if they want a straw. For more information, please read the report to the City Council.